520 Buena Rd is a 5,564 square foot house on a 0.39 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,333,522.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,333,522
$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 4 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,968 (+1.5%)
$103,019 + $277,607
$380,626
2024
$20,659 (+1.9%)
$103,019 + $277,607
$380,626
2023
$20,275 (−3.5%)
$98,263 + $273,442
$371,705
2022
$21,009 (+5.8%)
$89,811 + $249,924
$339,735
2021
$19,851 (+2.7%)
$96,698 + $263,922
$360,620
2020
$19,337 (+2.0%)
$93,230 + $254,456
$347,686
2019
$18,965 (−1.0%)
$93,267 + $254,558
$347,825
2018
$19,162 (+1.2%)
$98,855 + $270,259
$369,114
2017
$18,926 (+3.9%)
$98,855 + $270,259
$369,114
2016
$18,210 (+1.4%)
$98,540 + $269,397
$367,937
2015
$17,963 (−1.9%)
$94,814 + $259,210
$354,024
2013
$18,315 (+3.5%)
$89,722 + $253,356
$343,078
2012
$17,688 (+4.2%)
$90,931 + $256,770
$347,701
2011
$16,971 (+13.1%)
$95,416 + $269,433
$364,849
2010
$15,008 (+3.1%)
$104,781 + $245,229
$350,010
2008
$14,550 (+6.9%)
$111,020 + $259,832
$370,852
2007
$13,613
$110,492 + $258,598
$369,090
Tax history for 520 Buena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,968 (+1.5%)
$103,019 + $277,607
$380,626
2024
$20,659 (+1.9%)
$103,019 + $277,607
$380,626
2023
$20,275 (−3.5%)
$98,263 + $273,442
$371,705
2022
$21,009 (+5.8%)
$89,811 + $249,924
$339,735
2021
$19,851 (+2.7%)
$96,698 + $263,922
$360,620
2020
$19,337 (+2.0%)
$93,230 + $254,456
$347,686
2019
$18,965 (−1.0%)
$93,267 + $254,558
$347,825
2018
$19,162 (+1.2%)
$98,855 + $270,259
$369,114
2017
$18,926 (+3.9%)
$98,855 + $270,259
$369,114
2016
$18,210 (+1.4%)
$98,540 + $269,397
$367,937
2015
$17,963 (−1.9%)
$94,814 + $259,210
$354,024
2013
$18,315 (+3.5%)
$89,722 + $253,356
$343,078
2012
$17,688 (+4.2%)
$90,931 + $256,770
$347,701
2011
$16,971 (+13.1%)
$95,416 + $269,433
$364,849
2010
$15,008 (+3.1%)
$104,781 + $245,229
$350,010
2008
$14,550 (+6.9%)
$111,020 + $259,832
$370,852
2007
$13,613
$110,492 + $258,598
$369,090
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jun 13, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Dec 13, 2023 • Final
Roof
Work on a roof replacement.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,772
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROBERT W KENDLERS PONDS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 5,564
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,772
Building Sq. Ft: 7,770
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ROBERT W. KENDLERS PONDS SUB LOT 77 & 1/156 INTEREST IN OUTL OTS A-B-C & D
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,028
Legal Lot Number: 77
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.3909
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-402-042
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.53M
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